Supply Chain

New Agriculture, a division of New Forests, will target an IRR of 9-12% in the 12-year closed-end fund.

Managing director Sean Carey says Zambia’s potato supply chain has achieved much of the development envisioned in 2016 when it invested in Saise Farming Enterprises Limited.

British International Investment’s partnership with Pakistani bank HBL comes amid its broader push to invest £500m in climate finance by 2026.

Executive search firm CEO Steve Kyryk says the AeroFarms co-founders’ joining the on-site indoor farming provider comes amid signs the next iteration of the indoor farming market is forming.

Vertical farming and advanced greenhouses are among investment opportunities that strengthen global food supply chains.

The US may have an outsized influence on investment trends in the year ahead as Donald Trump casts his shadow over global conflicts, trade and climate issues.

Agriculture’s place as a beneficiary and magnet for immigrant labor will face greater scrutiny, regardless of who wins, after another election in which immigration has played a central role.

The SVG Ventures Sunrise Fund will make early-stage investments with a typical check size of $500,000-$1 million.

Among several appointments, Tyler Mayoras will step up to become managing director, food and beverage sector, with responsibilities including sourcing new investments.

The Vail, Colorado PE firm’s recent acquisition of organic beef brand Verde Farms is an example of its investment strategy focusing on companies that improve health.